Patent Litigation Associate Attorney at StaffingForce New York, NY

StaffingForce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffingForce is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney in New York, NY. The role focuses on PTAB/IPR and federal district court matters for a prestigious US multinational law firm with a strong IP practice.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of patent litigation experience, exposure to source code, NY Bar admission, and a background in CS/EE/Math/Physics or related fields. Excellent research and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PTAB/IPR, patent litigation in district court, and/or ITC proceedings.
• Exposure to source code.
• Experience within a major law firm setting (current or very recent).
• Stellar academic credentials (Law Review and/or Moot Court accolades desired).
• A degree in either Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a similar field.
• Strong research, verbal & written communication skills required.
• New York Bar.

Responsibilities

• Representing a diverse clientele in court defending their intellectual property rights.
• Drafting pleadings.
• Conducting discovery.
• Arguing motions before the court.
• Navigating the complex procedures of federal court.
• Providing information as needed.

Skills

IP/Patent litigation experience

Legal research

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bar admission in New York (NY Bar)

CS/EE/Math/Physics or related field degree

Juris Doctor, Law Review/Moot Court a plus

Job description

Patent Litigation Associate Attorney job at StaffingForce. New York, NY.

About the role:

This prestigious American multinational law firm is known for its expertise in corporate law, litigation, and regulatory matters. Established in the mid-20th century, it has grown into one of the largest firms globally, both in revenue and number of attorneys. With offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, the firm specializes in areas such as antitrust, financial services, compliance, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. It has a strong reputation for handling high‑profile cases, including landmark Supreme Court decisions. Additionally, it is recognized for its commitment to pro bono work, having contributed thousands of hours to social justice causes.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of experience in PTAB/IPR, patent litigation in district court, and/or ITC proceedings; Exposure to source code; Experience within a major law firm setting (experience will be current or very recent); Stellar academic credentials (Law Review and/or Moot Court accolades desired); A degree in either Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a similar field; Strong research, verbal & written communication skills required; New York Bar. Excellent work environment and benefits package with competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Representing a diverse clientele in court defending their intellectual property rights.
• Drafting pleadings.
• Conducting discovery.
• Arguing motions before the court.
• Navigating the complex procedures of federal court.
• Providing information as needed.